Staff Opportunities
The Colorado Lab seeks to hire a Senior Policy and Program Manager to support the launch of the Early Childhood Research and Evaluation (ECRE) Hub. This position will be essential for ensuring the Hub runs smoothly and reaches its full potential as a critical partner to State of Colorado leadership. In addition, the Senior Policy and Program Manager will partially support (approximately 20% time) the existing Colorado Lab’s Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Evaluation Hub. This position would start November 7, 2022 with funding secured through September 30, 2024 with the possibility of an extension based on funding.
Required Qualifications
- At least 5 years of evidence-informed policy and program work with project management experience.
- Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Policy, Business, or related field.
- Excellent demonstrated written communication skills for a variety of audiences.
See below for more details. Candidates must apply via jobs.du.edu. For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 27, 2022. Apply here.
The Colorado Lab seeks to add two additional staff members at the Senior Researcher level to support the Lab’s portfolio of projects. This position will start on November 7, 2022.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in public policy, public health, anthropology, sociology, economics, criminal justice, law, or a related field; and three years of experience leading research projects (e.g., principal investigator, co-principal investigator, lead evaluator);
- OR Master’s degree in public policy, public health, anthropology, sociology, economics, criminal justice, law, or a related field; and five years of experience with leadership roles in research projects);
- AND In-depth knowledge of at least one major area of domestic social policy (e.g., education, child welfare, criminal justice, health care).
See below for more details. Candidates must apply via jobs.du.edu. For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 27, 2022. Apply here.
The Colorado Lab seeks to hire a Project Specialist to support the LINC Director to manage the portfolio of LINC work. This position will be essential for ensuring LINC reaches its full potential as a critical resource to the State of Colorado and academic research community. This position will start November 7, 2022.
Required Qualifications
- Five years of social policy research administrative and project management experience.
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Public Administration, Policy, Business, or Management-related field.
- Experience working with local, state, or federal government.
See below for more details. Candidates must apply via jobs.du.edu. For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 27, 2022. Apply here.
The Colorado Lab seeks to hire a Business Coordinator III. This position reports to and will support the Colorado Lab’s Manager of Business and Operations to ensure the Colorado Lab and ECRE Hub runs smoothly, with a 60%-time commitment to the ECRE Hub and 40%-time commitment to the Colorado Lab more generally. This role will support critical functions including contract management, budgeting, financial management, internal and external communications, report and product editing, meeting and event planning, and information technology management. The Business Coordinator III must have attention to detail, discretion and insightful judgment, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize without missing critical deadlines.
This position would start November 7, 2022, with funding secured through September 30, 2024, with the possibility of an extension based on funding.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
- Three years in administrative experience, such as supporting an executive or managing a complex project or program.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
See below for more details. Candidates must apply via jobs.du.edu. For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 27, 2022. Apply here.
